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appyboo

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The main difference between the experimental and ex post facto methods of research is the
 
  a. time span of study. c. manipulation of the independent variable.
  b. setting of the research. d. statistical design of the study.

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What is the role of theory in scientific research?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Theories summarize and organize the many facts resulting from research. Scientists are able to use theories to explain phenomena and make further predictions about relationships among variables relevant to the phenomena.


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